Which of the Following Statements Is a Symptom of Cystic

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is a symptom of cystic fibrosis in children?

• A) They suffer from a genetic disorder that decreases the blood's capacity to carry oxygen.
• B) They suffer from excessive production of thick mucus that clogs the pancreas and lungs.
• C) They suffer from a loss of intellectual functioning and personality change.
• D) They produce less of the male sex hormone testosterone than normal children.

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Definitions:

Executive Disturbance

Disruptions or impairments in the executive functions of the brain, affecting tasks such as planning, organizing, and managing time.

Linguistic Hallucinations

Hallucinations involving the perception of voices or other sounds that have no physical source, often related to mental health conditions.

Mercury Preservative

refers to compounds containing mercury used to prevent bacterial and fungal growth in vaccines, though its use has significantly decreased due to health concerns.

Viral Infection

An infection caused by a virus, a type of microscopic organism that invades living cells to reproduce, potentially causing disease in the host organism.